Australia Day Oz Run & Smoking Ceremony

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Australia Day Council NT will be hosting their annual OZ Run and Smoking Ceremony here at the Darwin Waterfront on Sunday, 26 January 2025.

Australia Day is a day for all Australians no matter where our personal stories begin. It’s a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history.

Everyone is encouraged to celebrate our national day by dressing up and embracing the spirit of Australia.

OZ Run

Entry is free but registration is compulsory, and all entries MUST be received online prior to the event.

For more information and registration click HERE

Date: Sunday 26 January

Venue: Darwin Convention Centre

Times: 6.30am - Zumba Warm up

6.50am - Welcome to Country & National Anthem

7.00am - First wave of runners start

7.05am - Walkers, prams, wheels start

Check the maps below for your two options, a 2.5km or the full 5km run.

Smoking Ceremony

Conducted by the Larrakia people, The Smoking Ceremony will mark the opening of Australia Day NT 2025 and acknowledge First Nations people and the Larrakia land.

Start time: 7.45am

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Australian Defence Force Training

By Yasmine Welsh • July 16, 2025

Australian and United States military personnel will conduct training as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre in the Darwin port area from mid-to-late July 2025. Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest bilateral exercise with the US and it officially commenced with the opening ceremony in Sydney on Sunday, 13 July 2025. This essential training is vital to maintain Australia’s world-class military capability. Exercise Talisman Sabre training activities will be conducted during the day and night. You may hear and see watercraft, military vehicles, helicopters and unmanned aerial systems, as well as military personnel carrying weapons and using blank ammunition. You should not be alarmed if you hear or see any of the above. The Australian Defence Force is working closely with the Northern Territory Government, City of Darwin Council, Northern Territory Police Force, media outlets and other emergency services to keep you informed about what is occurring. Should residents become concerned about any activity observed during this training exercise, they may contact the Defence Joint Operations Support Services – Northern Territory team via email at joss.nt@defence.gov.au.